Broken

chapter 8

After we're done with our shopping, we head back to Dominic's house with the food and snacks we got. This Valerie has been getting on my nerves from the time she got here. I just wanna punch her in her fake nose.

We knock on the door and Dominic opens it after a few seconds. I don't want Valerie going in. She's going to be all over him and I'd hate that.

Valerie's eyes widen and she immediately runs over to his side "Oh em gee Evelyn, you didn't tell me you had an older brother".

I push past in between them on purpose and stroll to the kitchen and place the bags down "Oh he's not my brother, and I suggest you keep your hands off him" I look at her and go back to stand next to him "He's married" I say and walk away, smiling to myself.

Dominic's eyes go to the size of saucers and Cee chokes on her iced coffee she was drinking. I turn around "Are you two alright?" I ask innocently.

Dominic clears his throat "Just fine". Cee has her thumb up to me and smiles. "Okay you two, so Valerie I'd like to spend some time with my best friend....Alone, if you don't mind" I say to the pink haired bitch.

"I was about to go anyway, I have better things to do" she says and walks out the door in her hot pink heels that she can't even walk in.

As soon as the door closes, Cee and I burst into laughter while Dominic looks at us like we're crazy. Well I guess we are.

"What was that girls?" His voice startles us. "Why did you say I was married, Evelyn?" I freeze, I don't know why I did it, well maybe I do but I can't tell him that I have a tiny crush on him. I'd rather let the earth swallow me whole.

Cee comes to my rescue, "Well, like you just saw, Valerie's a bitch. And she definitely wanted you so our dear Evelyn here was just protecting you from her" she says with a smile and Dominic seems to believe her.

"Yeah that's exactly what I was doing" I say, my voice higher than usual. "Alright ladies you both enjoy the rest of your day, I'll be in my room" he says and walks off.

As soon as we enter my room, I'm bombarded with questions from Cee. "Oh god Ev why did you do that? Is he really married? Or did you just say it? But why wou-" I cut of her ranting, "Calm down Cee, I'll tell you" I say with a sigh.

I could never keep a secret from this girl. Someway or the other, she will find out. "I think I have a tiny crush on Dominic" I blurt out and my hands immediately fly to my mouth.

She literally lets out an ear piercing squeal so loud that Dominic comes in to check on us. "Woah ladies, are you'll alright?". "Just perfect" I sigh. He gives us a weird look before leaving the room.

"Oh my god Ev, I told you. I just knew it" she whisper shouts, "You guys look adorable together, and you were super protective when you told Valerie he was married" she says and I laugh. "I guess" I shrug.

I don't want Dominic to know about my crush because what if he doesn't like me back. Our age gap is large and I don't want him to feel like I'm only here because of this silly crush. Besides I'm going to move to dad's house once I find a job.

"I don't want him to know though Cee, what if he sees me as a sister, or even worse.... A daughter!?" I shriek and she laughs, the bitch literally laughs, "oh come on Ev, what's not to like about you? Especially with those goodies" she smirks and pokes my boob before slapping my ass.

I jump on her and our little fight turns into us tickling each other then it turns to us having a pillow fight.

Eventually Cee gets tired and has to go home. Her mum wouldn't let her stay over at Dominic's house because she doesn't know him.

After saying goodbye I go to my room and keep some fresh food for Bolt. Honestly, I haven't seen Bolt much, I think it's because Dominic keeps him in his room. One night I saw Bolt sleeping on his bed. How cuuute.

After going to my room and locking my door, I head to the bathroom. I brush my teeth and take a calm soothing shower. I love having long showers, it makes me feel relaxed and oddly calm.

I add shampoo and run my fingers through my hair and let the water soak into it. After cleaning myself, I rinse off and get out of the walk in shower.

I go to my closet with wet feet and pick out a blue shorts with white stripes and an oversized white tee shirt. Then I go to bed and rest.

I needed the rest from the past few days. I also need to start looking for a part time job to help pay for my studies too. Even though I have a few scholarships, it's not enough to pay fully. So I need a job on the side.

I wake up to the smell of eggs and bacon. Is Dominic cooking again. I head to the bathroom to brush my teeth and shower.

After showering I dress into a white tank top and grey sweatpants with socks that aren't matching at all. Well what can I say? I have a good sense of style.

As I go down the steps, I am instantly tackled by Bolt, Dominic glances my way to see if I'm fine.

I play with Bolt for a while before Dominic calls me for breakfast.

And suddenly I'm shy and self conscious around him. Is this what having a crush is like?

Dominic clears his throat from across the table, "Are you gonna eat or keep playing with your food?" I sigh "I'm eating" rolling my eyes, I begin to eat, slowly and carefully.

After breakfast I clean the dishes and plop on the couch in the living room.

Dominic comes up from behind me and whispers in my ear, "There's something on your bed, wear it and meet me down at five." His hot breath tickles my ear down my neck.

Leaving no room for conversation, he walks away.

It's around 12 and I'm heading to my room to see what Dominic left for me. I'm a bit nervous.

I walk into the room and see a box on the bed. I open it and see a beautiful black, off the shoulder dress. And on the floor is a pair of black heels.

I wonder what he's planning.